Climate Change and Sustainability Senior Programme and Policy Officer – Stormont

The Recruitment Co; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Climate Change and Sustainability Senior Programme and Policy Officer in Belfast. This 6-month role involves developing sustainability strategies, stakeholder engagement, and creating departmental reports. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 1-2 years of experience in policy development and leadership. The position requires strong communication and financial management skills. The role offers a pay rate of £22.65 per hour and a standard working week.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and strategy.
• Proven ability in corporate governance and negotiation.
• Demonstrated discretion and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of the Unit in developing the Climate Change Response Programme.
• Oversee sustainability actions within the Asset Management Plan.
• Create a database of departmental carbon consumables.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification

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Climate Change and Sustainability Senior Programme and Policy Officer – Stormont, Belfast

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Client:

The Recruitment Co

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Climate Change and Sustainability Senior Programme and Policy Officer in Stormont. The successful candidates will be required to start once the vetting paperwork, ANI clearance has been completed.

Duration: 6 months

Rate of pay: £22.65

Hours of work: Mon-Fri 9-5

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of the Unit in developing and delivering a Climate Change Response Programme 2025-2030 for the Department of Justice.
• Progress the department’s Outline Sustainability Strategy, 2023 through annual action plans.
• Oversee sustainability actions within the Department’s Asset Management Plan 2024-2029.
• Create a database of departmental carbon consumables related information.
• Deliver a Staff Engagement and Education Programme.

There is a significant element of written work, including:

• Briefings to the Minister on Climate Change, including executive papers, briefing notes for Chairs of the Asset Management Board and Climate Change Oversight Group, SMT and Management Board papers, Ministerial correspondence, departmental returns to DAERA, and contributions to NICAP.
• The postholder will provide first drafts of these documents for the Head of Unit.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months

Rate of pay: £22.65

Hours of work: Mon-Fri 9-5

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• 1-2 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, policy development, leadership, corporate governance, strategy, negotiation, discretion, financial management, and communication skills.

Please send your CV via the link or to [emailprotected]